SitcomsOnline Digest: Netflix Picks Up New Dan Levy Comedy; First Look at King of the Hill Reboot Artwork

Saturday, May 17, 2025

SitcomsOnline Digest: Netflix Picks Up New Dan Levy Comedy; First Look at King of the Hill Reboot Artwork

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we are hearing about a new Netflix comedy, hearing about the reboot of Malcolm in the Middle, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

Netflix has picked up a new comedy with Dan Levy and Laurie Metcalf. (Variety)
Filming has wrapped up for the reboot of Malcolm in the Middle. (Entertainment Weekly)
It ain't much, I tell you what, but we do have a first look at a poster for the King of the Hill reboot. (USA Today)
We're learning a bit more about the follow-up project to The Office, which now has a name, The Paper. (Hollywood Reporter)
You know you never called it Max anyway, but Max is now rebranding back to HBO Max. (NPR)
Speaking of HBO Max, as South Park prepares to debut on Paramount+, what will happen with it on HBO Max? (Deadline)
We have the fall lineup for ABC, the only one announced this week with any sitcoms on the fall lineup. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (MAY 17 - MAY 23)

Tomorrow's binge on Catchy Comedy is The Honeymooners.
Season 50 of Saturday Night Live comes to an end tonight.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Friday, July 18

Happy's Place - "Heart of the Matter" (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Emmett is late to work, Bobbie becomes paranoid at the thought of why and begins to overreact; Gabby and Takoda help Steve pick out a new barstool to prove changing his obsessive-compulsive disorder habits won't negatively impact the world.

Happy's Place - "Baby Doll" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
After Gabby expresses her concerns about parenting, Bobbie reassures her she'd be a great mother, which prompts Gabby to bring in an AI baby doll and turn the tavern into her own personal day care.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of July 14)

Friday, July 18

Chris Distefano (Benders) - Chris guest hosts a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso) - Watch Hannah on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Shane Gillis (Tires) - Shane appears on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Abby Elliott (The Bear/Indebted/Odd Mom Out) - Abby is a guest on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Brandy Norwood (Zoe Ever After/The Game/Moesha/Thea) - Brandy and Monica are guests on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Matty Matheson (The Bear) - Matty appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Jason Ritter (Another Period/The Class) and Aparna Nancherla (The Great North/Lopez vs Lopez/Corporate) - Jason and Aparna are guests on a repeat of After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
Eugenio Derbez (Acapulco/Rob) - Eugenio chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
Ariana DeBose (Schmigadoon!) - Ariana is chatting with Drew about her new movie Love Hurts on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
Freddie Prinze Jr. (Freddie) - Freddie can be heard on the Morning Mash Up on SiriusXM.